News from Jajpur

Once Jajpur District was a great centre of art and culture in ancient Odisha. This district is declared as a heritage district 'Biraja Khetra' is one of the ancient cities of Odisha rich in archaeological remains. It is reputed to be one of the important Tantra Khetras in the state. This place has a number of archaeological ruins as well as ancient Budhist monuments like Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Langudi Hill. Jajpur is also honored for its natural resources, mines, and industries.

Coal dust, round-the-clock transportation bane for Jajpur villagers 
Coal dust, round-the-clock transportation bane for Jajpur villagers 

The aggrieved villagers alleged that the plying of hundreds of coal-laden trucks have damaged the village roads to such an extent that even cyclists are hesitating to commute on the stretches.

22-year-old Naveen Patnaik govt fails to fulfil our bridge demand, alleges these Odisha villagers
22-year-old Naveen Patnaik govt fails to fulfil our bridge demand, alleges these Odisha villagers

Five years ago, the construction work on the bridge started, but by fits and starts. Now the bridge is lying half-constructed, giving rise to resentment among the villagers.

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Former sarpanch thrashed with belt on Odisha street, video goes viral

Initially, two to three youths intercepted Sahu’s vehicle and later assaulted him with belt on the busy street near Rambag chhak. Though Sahu pleaded for help, nobody came to his rescue.

2 Girls Rescued
Love over Instagram: 2 Odisha girls locked up in room rescued after weeks

Both the girls were rescued by police with the assistance of local residents. Sources said that the girls were engaged in tailoring work in Tamil Nadu.

Ramachandra with his wife
This Ram of Odisha has not eaten rice for 42 years courtesy fight with Sita

If you are thinking his not taking rice is linked to any religious practice, you are wrong. The actual reason why he has been staying away from rice will leave you stunned. 

5T scheme goes haywire: Teachers at Jajpur school use classroom door as blackboard
5T scheme goes haywire: Teachers at Jajpur school use classroom door as blackboard

It is learnt that it’s a regular affair. In the absence of blackboards, the classroom door is used throughout the year.

Spurned by girl, jilted lover kills her brother, injures father
Jilted lover kills girl's brother, injures father in Odisha's Jajpur

The incident spread outrage in the village as angry villagers overpowered him and brutally thrashed him before handing him over to the police.

Malaysian coach upskilling Jajpur’s rural athletes to become pros 
Malaysian coach upskilling Jajpur’s rural athletes to become pros 

Malaysian coach Simon Lau is on a visit to Odisha. He is imparting training to athletes in rural areas. And it seems the athletes of Jaraka area don’t want to miss the golden opportunity to learn the important tricks from Lau which will be instrumental in shaping their career in athletics. 

Loud explosion-like sound rocks three Odisha districts
Loud explosion-like sound rocks three Odisha districts

The deafening sound was heard in Jajpur, Bhadrak and Anandapur in Keonjhar districts.

Singer Tarique Aziz
FIR against singer Tarique Aziz after Biraja Temple prayer pic goes viral

The “O Balma” singer courted controversy after he shared a photograph on his Instagram account. In the picture he was seen posing with some temple priests after reportedly offering prayers at the temple.

Jajpur train mishap: Old coupling system in goods train villain of the piece! 
Jajpur train mishap: Old coupling system in goods train villain of the piece! 

According to experts, had the goods train had the centre buffer coupling system, the tragedy could have been averted. 

Train Mishap
Day after accident, train services resume at Korei railway station in Jajpur

As per ECoR sources, train operations resumed soon after completion of the restoration works of the affected railway section following the rescue and relief operations.

Balaram Bindhani & His Baby Daughter
Jajpur train mishap: When leaving for health checkup turned fatal for this family

Little did the family know, even with the advent of modern medical science which could have easily treated the benign tumour, Kandhei’s time was up and she would suffer such a tragic death.

Korei Train Mishap
Korei train mishap: Locals blame Railways for being careless

The impact of the mishap was so massive that the walls of the waiting hall collapsed and the station building also suffered damage.

Korei Train Mishap
LIVE UPDATES: Train Accident In Odisha's Jajpur

At least three persons were killed after eight wagons of a goods train derailed at Korai station in Bhadrak-Kapilas Road railway section under Khurda Road

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